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The establishment of a leading international research institute which cultivates innovative future leaders. |
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To construct a model university which utilizes the exemplary experience and successes of the University of Michigan. |
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To serve as an educational base facilitating the growing trend for global education, developing cosmopolitan students and encouraging research collaboration. |
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Management Structure: With the full support of the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Joint Institute will be managed independently while encouraging creative and ground-breaking innovation and thinking. |
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Mode of Operation: Utilize the best practices of top international universities as well as pioneer new methods to hire and evaluate teachers, cultivate students and create an appropriate management system. |
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International Cultivation: Students will be educated in and prepared for a global workplace - from the choice of educational faculty, models and methods employed to the international collaboration and practical experience in international environments. |
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The Education System: The Joint Institute is pioneering an independent educational system within Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The University of Michigan's experience and knowledge in education will be realized and exemplified within the Joint Institute. Our objective is to be an institute with its own unique characteristics, distinguishable from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
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The Management System: The Joint Institute is an autonomous and unique organization. Its independent management structure, financial management, faculty engagement and evaluation system will be introduced and developed sequentially and progressively, under the guidance of both the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
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Research and Academic Focus: Cooperation is especially emphasized in the area of collaborative research between the Joint Institute and both partner universities. While selecting the direction of research, the Joint Institute will place emphasis on shared learning based on Chinese society and economics, combining an academic and research base with mutually beneficial development. Students graduating in China can receive an excellent knowledge base at a comparatively lower cost, with the added benefit of being able to engage in research subjects that may be more limited in the USA. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has 12 affiliate hospitals with research facilities and engagement in various specialist subject areas, providing a good base for collaborative biological research. |
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Education Method and Culture: Cooperation with both universities allows the Joint Institute to create new cross-subjects with the introduction of the University of Michigan's lecture system, 2+2 and 4+1 cooperative education projects, student exchanges and summer vacation programs. JI will provide international study and practice opportunities for students to ensure that they will be the academic elites of our future society. |
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